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Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4) looks to pass against Northwestern State defenders Reggie Hill (1) and Greedy Williams (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Baylor won 58-48. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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Strong finish lifts No. 12 Baylor over Northwestern State
By JASON ORTS - Associated Press
Tue,12/20/22-9:16PM , 130 Reads
WACO, Texas (AP) — Jalen Bridges scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half, and No. 12 Baylor pulled away from Northwestern State in the second half for a 58-48 victory on Tuesday night.
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Tuesday's Scores
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Tue,12/20/22-9:01PM , 199 Reads
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Alexandria 82, Marksville 43

Ascension Christian School 59, Christ Episcopal 52

B.T. Washington 43, Captain Shreve 15

Bastrop 62, West Ouachita 30

Belaire 42, Geo Next Generation 32

Benton 40, Minden 38

Broadmoor 59, Woodlawn (BR) 27

Buckeye 49, Rapides 48
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Tuesday's Scores
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Tue,12/20/22-9:00PM , 200 Reads
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Abbeville 63, Comeaux 56

Acadiana 29, Church Point 24

Albany 71, St. Joseph's Academy 43

Bastrop 58, West Ouachita 22

Belaire 33, Geo Next Generation 27

Bolton 49, Oakdale 48

Bonnabel 35, McDonogh #35 32

Brusly 53, Assumption 39
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Nolan's 19 lead Jacksonville over UL Monroe 66-55
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Tue,12/20/22-3:17PM , 105 Reads
MONROE, La. (AP) — Kevion Nolan scored 19 points as Jacksonville beat UL Monroe 66-55 on Tuesday.

Nolan added eight rebounds and six assists for the Dolphins (7-3). Osayi Osifo scored 11 points and added eight rebounds. Gyasi Powell recorded 10 points.
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